Monthly Archives: May 2010

Today we Have Naming of Parts

Posted on May 24, 2010 by tony

The poem Naming of Parts is, to me, a strong image of the futility and frustration of war – it is also a lesson in the need to know and understand what we have and what we must do to … Continue reading →

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Summer arrives in Villa Roquette

Posted on May 22, 2010 by tony

Unusually, today I have done nothing at home in Villa Roquette – I should be concreting,plumbing, tiling, painting as well as writing blog posts, advertising, marketing, in addition to researching properties and creating new websites – but, I have just … Continue reading →

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Property Prices in France

Posted on May 20, 2010 by tony

With a stronger dollar and a weaker euro, interest in buying a home in France is strong. For me, having lived here for 20 years, it is obvious that France, especially Southern France, is the best place to live. If … Continue reading →

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Pom Pom can get me into trouble

Posted on May 18, 2010 by tony

Soon after this post I am expecting a visit from some large men with sunglasses….. We met and enjoyed lunch with an exceptional artist – now this is where I get into trouble on the Internet – he makes exquisite … Continue reading →

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New Elephant Sightings in Languedoc

Posted on May 17, 2010 by tony

In two hundred and frozen to death BC an ambitious African general decided to make a visit to Rome, being a sensible chap he came through the South of France and dallied in Languedoc (I was going to write languished … Continue reading →

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Buying a Home in Herault Languedoc France

Posted on May 6, 2010 by tony

When we moved to France 20 years ago my passport said I was a photographer – although I have done many, many things in my life, this is the only thing I actually have paper qualifications to do so it’s … Continue reading →

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On the Trail of Pilgrims in Languedoc

Posted on May 1, 2010 by tony

For centuries the aim of many Christians has been to make a pilgrimage to Compostela in Spain – over hundreds of years, millions of people have traveled by foot along tens of thousands of miles of tracks and paths through … Continue reading →

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The lotus in the Hills of Languedoc

Posted on May 1, 2010 by tony

In the hills above Lodeve, Languedoc France, a golden temple has been built – I visited Lerub Ling with a group of journalists as part of our exploration of the region. I was not allowed to take photos inside the … Continue reading →

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Tourism in France and French Letters

Posted on May 1, 2010 by tony

I have just got back from the Bourse de Pliants in Montpellier – badly translated this an ‘exchange of leaflets’ organised by the regional tourist offices – yesterday was the press day with free drinks and a free lunch, so … Continue reading →

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